It is possible for people to have their say on almost any subject and share this globally on the World Wide Web. Then other people in this mediated public sphere may also comment on someone else’s comment and it goes on like so until whole conversations between people are viewable on the Internet.
An example of an event that is displayed in the mediated public sphere annually, is the Golden Globe Awards this attracts viewers from all over the world. In 2011 The “Golden Globe ceremony was up 14 percent from 2009’s roughly 15 million viewers.” The 2010, 2011 and 2012 awards were hosted by Ricky Gervais and the reasoning behind its viewer increase is that viewers were eager to hear and comment on Gervais’ controversial presenting.
A large amount of people were offended by Ricky Gervais comments at the three Golden Globe awards he hosted as he presented an array of controversial comments on the Hollywood realm.
I personally thought they were funny and must admit Gervais is my favourite comedian, but some of the people that were the subject of his taunts did not and nor did their fans, and Gervais ‘haters.’ Gervais’ remarks were challenged by the mediated public sphere with articles deeming him as “racist, sexist and homophobic”… That’s a bit harsh.
Actors such as Christian Bale took it a lot lighter; he made this comment “Thank God for comedians. I’m hoping he’s going to keep going further.”Gervais thrived on the opportunity to scare people stating, “To be the most feared man in Hollywood for three hours is so much fun.”
It is interesting hearing EVERYONE’S view on topics, however some people take things too far and actually begin to try strongly influence people to agree with their personal hate or love towards someone.
The Good, the Bad and the Published 